Base Set · #042/102
Wartortle
Wartortle (Base Set #042/102) trades around $4.00 raw and $127.49 graded PSA 10 as of May 26, 2026.
- HP
- 70
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set
- Number
- #042/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 70
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Raw market
- $4.00Normal
- PSA 8
- $41.99
- PSA 9
- $55.0013.8× raw
- PSA 10
- $127.4931.9× raw
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | $4.00 |
| Near Mint | $4.00 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Wartortle Base Set #042/102 worth?
Raw (Near Mint, ungraded) copies have a market price of approximately $4.00. PSA 9 copies trade around $55.00. PSA 10 copies trade around $127.49. Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Wartortle #042/102?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card in Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Wartortle #042/102?
Wartortle #042/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Wartortle?
PSA 10 copies trade around $127, roughly 32× the raw market price ($4). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
